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Google is ending support for emergency LTE on Pixel Watch
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is discontinuing the "Safety Signal" feature on the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 LTE models as of December 12, which previously allowed Emergency SOS and Safety Check to function without a phone or cellular connection.
- Safety Signal enabled the Pixel Watch to connect to LTE services independently during emergencies, providing a crucial safety net for users without a Bluetooth or cellular plan.
- Existing safety features like Safety Check, Emergency Sharing, Emergency SOS, and Fall Detection will continue to work but require a phone or internet connection to function.
- Google will notify Google Health Premium subscribers 30 days before the shutdown, ensuring users are informed ahead of the feature's discontinuation.
- The removal of Safety Signal represents a significant reduction in standalone emergency connectivity for Pixel Watch LTE users, limiting life-saving features to situations where a connection is available.
